Mike Stanton, baseball player, 1975-1985

Mike Stanton

Born: 9/25/1952 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-07-09 | Final Game: 1985-08-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Thomas Stanton

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Biography

Mike Stanton, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1975 until 1985. Known for his powerful left arm and effective pitching style, Stanton finished his career with a record of 13-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 304 strikeouts and amassed 31 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and close them out effectively. Stanton played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the transition from the more traditional styles of play to the increasing emphasis on power pitching and specialization in relief roles. His versatility on the mound allowed him to adapt to the evolving strategies of the game, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Although his win-loss record may not fully reflect his contributions, Stanton's ability to strike out batters and secure saves highlighted his potential as a pitcher during his tenure in the league. His career remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 22 277 3 0 0 31 384.3 398 197 27 182 304 4.61 0

Career ERA 4.61 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 21.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1975 HOU NL 0 2 7 2 0 0 1 17.3 20 14 20 16 7.27 3.71 (-96%) -540.0
1980 CLE AL 1 3 51 0 0 0 5 85.7 98 52 44 74 5.46 3.84 (-42%) 898.8
1981 CLE AL 3 3 24 0 0 0 2 43.3 43 21 18 34 4.36 3.58 (-22%) 116.2
1982 SEA AL 2 4 56 1 0 0 7 71.3 70 33 21 49 4.16 3.86 (-8%) 1313.3
1983 SEA AL 2 3 50 0 0 0 7 65.0 65 24 28 47 3.32 3.87 (+14%) 1029.2
1984 SEA AL 4 4 54 0 0 0 8 61.0 55 24 22 55 3.54 3.81 (+7%) 1584.9
1985 SEA AL 1 2 24 0 0 0 1 29.0 32 17 21 17 5.28 3.89 (-36%) -1381.6
1985 CHW AL 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 11.7 15 12 8 12 9.26 3.89 (-138%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
277 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1975 HOU NL 7 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1980 CLE AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CLE AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 SEA AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 SEA AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 SEA AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 SEA AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CHW AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 277 3 28 52 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 HOU P 7 2 2 3 0 0
1980 CLE P 51 0 4 15 0 2
1981 CLE P 24 0 3 3 0 0
1982 SEA P 56 1 10 13 2 1
1983 SEA P 50 0 1 7 0 1
1984 SEA P 54 0 4 4 1 0
1985 SEA P 24 0 3 6 0 1
1985 CHA P 11 0 1 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 277

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus Miami FL 1972, 1973